Main Entry:

three·fold

Pronunciation:

\ˈthrē-ˌfōld, -ˈfōld\

Function:

adjective

Date:

before 12th century

1 : having three parts or members : triple <a threefold purpose> 2 : being three times as great or as many <a threefold increase>

— three·fold \-ˈfōld\ adverb